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Eccentric Road Warriors

Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2020, 8:29 pm

We got to talking below about the dude on the 125 Bultaco who was a bit ... different.

There used to be a guy in the Virginia British Motorcycle Club named Rusty who was a character, in a different way.

Rusty came to all the rallies, events, and camps, but would never really talk to anyone - he'd camp in one corner of the campground and keep to himself. He was a nice guy, just quiet, and if you went over to talk to him (I'm just that way), he would answer any question about him or his bike but then the conversation would stop, and that was OK.

He rode a modified BSA Lightning wet-frame bike, la:

He rode it everywhere, like it was a Gold Wing or Electra-Glide or something. I don't know where the battery lived (I don't think it had one, just a capacitor) or what kind of wheels or front end it was, but he used to RIDE that thing.

Always interesting to meet folks like that ... He passed away unexpectedly one day, had no family but his parents, so the club made up a memorial album of photos and tributes, and his parents were real glad to get it; they had no idea he had friends that cared about him, he was so quiet and private ...

Lannis

Re: Eccentric Road Warriors

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2020, 10:09 pm, in reply to "Eccentric Road Warriors"

Interesting bike. I dont use my A65 much as i have the other 3 which i prefer. Not sure i would like a long ride on it due to the discomfort. The suspension is too hard.

Re: Eccentric Road Warriors

Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2020, 10:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Eccentric Road Warriors"

But suspensions are SO easily adjustable. Fork oil or lower rate springs in front, pre-load adjustment or lower-rate springs for the Girlings or Hagons (both available) and it'll ride just like you want for your weight and riding preferences .... ?

That's what's so good about old bikes - you can make them just like you want them ...

Lannis

Re: Eccentric Road Warriors

Yes, i did get my T120r suspension to work very well with Hagons and fork oil plus new progressive springs but i dont really like the BSA that much to do it all. Difficult to get enough up and down movement for the bumpy lanes here. The new bikes are fine with new rear comfort shock absorbers and the heavy weight smooths it all out. The T120r can hit fairly big potholes or speed humps and not throw me off. I hit a road hump on the BSA and i was airborne.

Re: Eccentric Road Warriors

Posted by Sparrow <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Sparrow' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 15, 2020, 10:18 am, in reply to "Re: Eccentric Road Warriors"

Our police would just love his rear plate. It would make their day.
Interesting. Cheers.

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